Functional and Clinical Neuroanatomy: A Guide for Health Care Professionals is a comprehensive, yet easy-to read, introduction to neuroanatomy that covers the structures and functions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems. The book also focuses on the clinical presentation of disease processes involving specific structures. It is the first review of clinical neuroanatomy that is written specifically for nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical students and medical assistants who work in the field of neurology. It will also be an invaluable resource for graduate and postgraduate students in neuroscience. With 22 chapters, including two that provide complete neurological examinations and diagnostic evaluations, this book is an ideal resource for health care professionals across a wide variety of disciplines.
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1. Histophysiology 2. Embryology 3. Gross Anatomy of the Brain 4. Meninges and Ventricles 5. Blood Supply of the CNS 6. Cerebral Cortex 7. Basal Nuclei 8. Diencephalon: Thalamus and Hypothalamus 9. Brainstem 10. Cranial Nerves 11. Trigeminal and Facial Nerves 12. Auditory System 13. Auditory System Lesions and Disorders 14. Visual System 15. Limbic, Olfactory, and Gustatory Systems 16. Cerebellum 17. Autonomic Nervous System 18. Neurotransmitters 19. Spinal Cord 20. Spinal Cord Lesions and Disorders 21. Complete Neurological Exam 22. Neurologic Diagnostic Procedures
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A comprehensive guide to neuroanatomy that examines the structures and regions of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems
Written specifically for "mid-level" providers in the field of neurology Provides an up-to-date review of clinical neuroanatomy based on the latest guidelines Provides a logical, step-by-step introduction to neuroanatomy Offers hundreds of full-color figures to illustrate important concepts Highlights key subjects in "Focus On" boxes Includes Section Reviews at critical points in the text of each chapter
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780128174241
Publisert
2020-02-24
Utgiver
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Vekt
1540 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
191 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
770

Biografisk notat

Dr. Moini was assistant professor at Tehran University, Medical School, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, for nine years. For 15 years, he was the Director of Science and Health for Everest University in Melbourne FL. He was also a Professor of Science and Health at Everest for a total of 24 years. For 6 years, until his retirement, he was a Professor of Science and Health at Eastern Florida State College. Dr. Moini has been actively teaching for 39 years, and for 23 years, has been an international author of 56 books (including 11 books for Elsevier). Dr. Piran is Chief Executive Officer at Wisemen Neurosciences. He completed his fellowship in clinical and research neuro-critical care at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital, and his vascular neurology fellowship training at the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. His neurology residency training was at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida where he served as the Chief resident during his final year. Dr. Piran received his medical degree from Behshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran.